Rear Window on 1984 PT40WL

[bbwlwb88]

Good luck on your project.

Royal Washburn
Conway, AR

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pt40wl1" wrote:
> Thanks bbwlwb88, I believe I will remove the window and cover and
> replace with a smooth metal panel to clean up the rear end a
> little. This group is amazing with the vast amount of experience
> with these great motorhomes. Thanks again!!!
> Roger Sadler
> '84 PT40WL - Little Rock
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bbwlwb88"
> wrote:
> > Roger: Wanderlodge used the rear cap from the forward control
> coach
> > on
> > the rear of the PT40 in order to save money. In 1985 and 1986
the
> > factory had lots of complaints about the poor appearance of the
> > window
> > in the rear. They came out with a metal panel to cover the
> window.
> > I'm not sure if the panel was their idea or a Wanderlodge owner's
> > idea. In any case what you have in mind should not cause a
> problem.
> > My
> > first Bird was a new 1984 PT40.
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pt40wl1" > > wrote:
> > > Does anybody have any reason for the rear window and metal
cover
> on
> > > the rear of the '84 PT40WL???
> > >
> > > I am doing a complete rejuvination on my bird and am
considering
> > > replacing the rear window and cover with some new 16 gauge
> smooth
> > > galvanived steel. This would save some weight as well as
> provide
> > > better insulation on the rear. My bus is the rear bedroom model
> > and
> > > the rear window is not usable from the inside due to closet
space
> > and
> > > air conditioning equipment in the rear of the bus.
> > >
> > > I think it is a hold-over from the commercial bus design and
> serves
> > no
> > > useful purpose on this model. What do you folks think???
> > >
> > > Roger Sadler
> > > '84 PT40WL, Little Rock